Plant Manager – Fasteners

Jobtailor; Gießen; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Operations Manager in Germany to lead Lean initiatives, own the plant P&L, and drive continuous improvement across production, safety, and quality systems. You will develop talent, manage budgets, and coordinate with HR, Legal, and engineering to optimize performance.

The role requires extensive manufacturing leadership experience, a strong engineering background, and the ability to navigate matrix structures while delivering results in a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or university degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent qualifying experience.
• Excellent written and verbal leadership and communication skills.
• Significant manufacturing management experience.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing principles and production systems.
• Effective budget management skills.
• Proven ability to build and develop strong teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 quality systems.
• Proficiency with HR, QA, Safety, ERP, and other information systems.

Aufgaben

• Cascade strategic objectives and leadership messages to site personnel.
• Plan and implement regular communications plans.
• Mentor, coach, and engage the team; provide performance feedback.
• Drive employee engagement and development; manage workforce planning and talent development.
• Own the plant P&L and understand full P&L responsibilities.
• Address complex employee-relations issues with HR and Legal.
• Lead Lean initiatives and lean management systems across plant functions.
• Coordinate with S&OP/IBP, production planning, and budget processes.
• Review production schedules, inventory, and staffing; optimize processes.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

P&L Management

Employee Engagement

Quality Systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

ProTrak System

HR Information Systems

Quality Assurance Tools

Safety Management Systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Cascade strategic objectives, KPIs, and leadership messages to site personnel
• Set expectations for direct and matrixed reports
• Plan and implement regular communications plans
• Mentor, coach, and engage the team; provide performance feedback
• Manage support-function and legal stakeholders
• Drive employee engagement, development, recognition, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development
• Address complex employee-relations issues with HR, Legal, and union representatives
• Implement Lean principles and a lean management system across plant functions
• Own the plant P&L and understand the full P&L
• Own environmental, health, safety, and facilities management for the site
• Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives and share best practices
• Measure transformational activities including productivity, inventory, Lean, people, and communications
• Conduct GEMBA walks and lead daily performance and accountability meetings
• Partner with centers of excellence and manufacturing engineers on automation, technology, and process improvements
• Drive leader standard work for inventory, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and Lean
• Set and monitor product standards; develop corrective actions and resolve customer chargebacks
• Coordinate facility and equipment maintenance, modifications, and capital assets
• Participate in S&OP/IBP, financial, quality, and safety review meetings
• Prepare and maintain production reports and records
• Manage manufacturing P&L, conversion cost, material productivity, budgets, expenditures, and resource efficiency
• Review production schedules and orders; coordinate inventory, staffing, work procedures, and duty assignments
• Coordinate with S&OP processes to balance supply and demand
• Implement production tracking and quality-control systems
• Analyze operational reports and resolve production problems with technical and administrative staff
• Support new product and process development
• Review and update the ProTrak system
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor's or university degree in engineering or another related technical discipline, or equivalent qualifying experience
• Excellent written and verbal leadership and communication skills
• Significant manufacturing management experience
• Deep understanding of manufacturing principles and production systems
• Effective budget management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage, create, and develop strong teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities
• Prior experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and corporate safety initiatives
• Proficiency with recognized quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
• Computer skills using HR, QA, Safety, ERP, and other information systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and safety practices
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Prior experience working in matrix structures
• Preferred: prior roles as Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Supply Chain leader, and/or Quality leader in manufacturing
• Preferred: 8+ years of manufacturing management experience
• Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree
• Preferred: experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) strategies
• Preferred: experience in metals and/or plastics manufacturing
• Preferred: experience in distribution and logistics management
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Preferred: direct experience implementing a Lean manufacturing or Lean enterprise culture

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing management, Lean principles, and P&L ownership while effectively leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in managing complex employee relations and implementing quality systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing
• P&L Management
• Employee Engagement
• Quality Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100)

Hard Skills

• Lean Principles
• Six Sigma
• Budget Management
• Production Systems
• Quality Control Systems
• Operational Analysis
• GEMBA Walks
• S&OP Strategies
• Process Improvement
• Talent Development

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Development
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Employee Relations
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Practices
• Matrix Management

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• ProTrak System
• HR Information Systems
• Quality Assurance Tools
• Safety Management Systems